Support and Counselling

Bereavement Support

The death of a child is widely held to be one of the most devastating experiences we can face. Living through grief can feel lonely and bewildering. To lose a child however short or long our relationship has been, can leave us feeling incomplete and unable to face the future. Rainbows is committed to providing long term bereavement support to the whole family.

Our bereavement suite enables families to be with their children for several days after they have died. Families can stay at the hospice during this time. Our Family Support Team is available to assist with funeral arrangements and other practical support.

We provide ongoing emotional support at home, at the hospice, and over the phone. Bereavement counselling is available as well as support groups. Rainbows Remembrance Day and our Remembrance Garden provides space and time for families to pause and reflect.

Families don’t get over the death of a child. However, they can find ways of living with the loss. Rainbows Bereavement Support provides opportunities for families to explore new ways of living while holding on to precious memories of their children.

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Every gesture matters. Every penny counts.

We only get around 15% of our funding from government bodies, so we rely on donations to fund the care we give - your help pays for facilities like our special adapted bathrooms.